Part-number relationships
| Relationship | Reference family | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Manufacturer Part Number | Cat separator-housing reference | 523-4986 |
| Related Filter Element - Not Interchange | Separate element installed in housing | 523-4987 |
Excavator Filters
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Caterpillar identifies 523-4986 as a nylon fuel-and-water separator housing with 4.25-7 STUB ACME and 1/2-20 STOR port threads. Official compatible-model data includes 320, 323, 325, 326, 330, 333, 335, 336, 340, 345 and 350 excavator arrangements, M-series wheeled excavators, MH material handlers and 950/962 wheel loaders. The filter element is a separate component. Confirm the housing number, threads and ports, drain/sensor arrangement, machine model and serial.
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| Relationship | Reference family | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Manufacturer Part Number | Cat separator-housing reference | 523-4986 |
| Related Filter Element - Not Interchange | Separate element installed in housing | 523-4987 |
Product fitment guide
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Part identification
Formatting aliases are the same number written differently. Related assemblies and remanufactured numbers are not presented as direct interchanges.
Product summary
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Machine fitment
3 model references
Compatibility lists identify searchable model families, not every production serial range. Confirm the original part number and machine serial number before purchase.
Quick fitment answers
Recorded compatible model references include Excavator families: Cat 320 / 323 / 325 / 326 / 330 / 333 / 335 / 336 / 340 / 345 / 350 arrangements, Additional official families: M-series wheeled excavators; MH material handlers; 950 / 962 wheel loaders, Fitment limitation: Confirm housing number, threads, ports, drain/sensor, model and serial. Confirm the complete part number and machine serial range before ordering.
Documented direct interchanges: 523-4987.
Match the complete part number on the original component. Compare connectors, mounting points and visible dimensions with the product photos. Confirm the exact machine or engine model and serial range before ordering. Send clear photos of the original unit and connector layout when requesting a quote.
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